Chief Auditor

This is a highly responsible professional and supervisory position that manages, directs, and controls internal audits, investigations, and inspections that promote integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency of operations; develops and maintains the City’s internal audit program. The Chief Auditor performs professional auditing work including conducting financial, fiscal compliance, and operational audits of City departments, programs, and activities, as well as external agencies receiving city funds through grants or contractual agreements/contracts. The audit work must ensure compliance with accountability standards, laws, regulations, and policies as established.

Work involves planning audit work programs, determining schedules to meet workload and reporting requirements, and supervising auditors from the initial stages of projects to submission the final audit report. Work is performed with significant latitude, within the framework of established policies and procedures and is reviewed through conferences and analysis of reports for conformance with legal requirements, accounting principles and auditing procedures by the Controller or Director of Policy, Management, and Grants (Budget Director).

Hybrid remote work options may be available once work routines are established.

Requirements include Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration; a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the auditing field, including 3 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.

Experience auditing large organizations is preferred. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certifications are ideal.